Police have released an image and are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an alleged sexual act on a bus at Charlestown last month.
About 5.25pm on Thursday 1 February 2024, a man and three women boarded a bus at Pearson Street, Charlestown.
While on the bus, it’s alleged the man exposed himself and rubbed his genitals.
The matter was reported to Police Transport Command Newcastle with officers commencing an investigation.
Despite extensive inquiries by officers attached to the Proactive Crime Team North/Central, investigators have been unable to identify the man, and are now appealing for public assistance.
As inquiries continue, Police have released a CCTV image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, believed to be aged in his 50s, of slim build, with a shaved head, and was wearing a black t-shirt, yellow shorts, white sneakers and reading and sunglasses at the time.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
